Brother Ali
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Brother Ali's last album, the critically acclaimed, The Undisputed Truth, was a landmark in hip-hop, an album that carried weight equally with critics and fans alike, an album of bold statements and bolder beats, politically and socially aware without being preachy. His new album, Us (Rhymesayers Entertainment), is a progression that will make Brother Ali one of the most enduring figures in hip-hop; while still aware, Ali has turned his gaze inward, and started examining the human condition from the outside in. A profound personal glimpse into a vulnerability seldom seen or heard in music, Us touches on the strengths and flaws of the human condition, exploring drug abuse, divorce, homophobia and many more topics that most people are scared to touch in their own lives, much less on an album for the world to see.
As with previous endeavors, the beats here are courtesy of Ant, whose production work seems to be getting more soulful and lush by the minute. The guest appearances only accentuate Brother Ali's strengths, with Chuck D, Freeway, Joell Ortiz and Stokley Williams of Mint Condition making strong appearances.
Stoked to see you tonight man!
Wussup man, give you my respects from Spain, so nice this interaction, technology is sometimes something like magic
Dou you know some european hiphop, some peolple you likeor had heard?
Cool that Erykah´s!
Best wishes yo!
Who are your favorite non-rap artists?
I just wante you to know that I had almost no idea who you were when I went to SoundSet 08, afterwards I had to hear more. Now I have everything of yours I can get my hands on and SoundSet 09 was the highlight of my summer. I don’t know if I can make it to SoundSet 10 bcz I don’t think I’m coming home from Dallas, TX (school) this summer – but I want to very badly. I know you’ll all be amazing, I’m spreading your music down here as much as I can and people love it – you are an inspiration Brother.
How was it collabing with pigeon john on the album “and the summerime pool party?” do you two tour with each other and what not?
Great speech! Reality is complex, it´s not a black/white tv screen, great message
Ali! I could listen to you speak all day man… It’s obvious that you are passionate about what’s in your heart. That shines through your music. Keep it up!
Hey Ali, can’t come up with a question right now but I just gotta say that youre the most intresting man I’ve listening to in a long time.
Nuuuff reeeeespect!!!!
That incredible song, C.I.A. , Criminals in Action (Last Emperor, Zack de la Rocha and MASTER KRS-ONE) do you know?
“Something spiritual happen when them hands get to clappin
Can you tell me, what language do you laugh in?
The human reaction of smiles and cries
What language are the tears when they’re fallin from your eyes?
You’ve probably seen the sunrise hundreds of times
But let a painter paint it or a poet describe
The very moment where heaven and Earth might collide
And God let the breath of life come outside
Uh, Satan doubted it, angels bowed to it
I’m so beautifully human and I’m proud of it”
I *love* these lyrics. Keep doing what you’re doing.
Some spanish hiphop example… pump it at the youtube meanwhile please, hear it and let the people do too, i think you´ll like.. :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEZA3xl1wS4
So much of what you said about racism, judgment, perception, mind and soul being separate, being a prisoner in your own mind, building your own shit, was a reflection of things that I’ve learned through my own experiences. That includes listening to your music for the last few months… Like, I had already figured out a bunch of shit, but I knew there was more to it but I wasn’t really sure where to look. When I started to really listen to all your stuff, there was stuff I had already figured out, but there was new shit that just hadn’t ever occurred to me and kind of broke out of this little box I was in… You helped me gain a better understanding of the world, not just the surface facts but the core truths. Anyway I guess I just feel like we share the same understanding (without necessarily sharing the same background or labels) on some pretty core shit, and that’s fucking awesome in itself… But then to see you say that shit out loud and know that people are listening to it, that’s really fucking awesome. Anyway, thanks.
hey i am a big fan! ive been trying to get in contact with alot of artists from the st. paul minneapolis area who i consider hip hop role models, and i was wondering if there is a way i can get in contact with you personally, and maybe get some advice or something on my music, if not i understand, ur busy and have a family, if you have anyone else who u could, i would even apresiate tht, if no thts life
your fan
quinn glasgow
kermittefrog442@gmail.com
(and thankyou for even taking the time to read this, even tht means alot to me)
Hey Brother Ali, Theres a new album from MF Grimm known as “You Only Live Twice”
Go to YouTube and try “WIll I Get Shot By A Dope Fiend” track.
I’ll promise you’ll love it.
Hey Brother Ali, What do you think about The Boondocks Season 3 Premiere?
It was nice episode and took a punch in the balls toward Obama dick rider’s.
Yo Ali did you check out Sha Stimuli “My Soul To Keep” Album and also his couple of mixtapes?
Anyway you should check out.